TO DO: Steps Theatre staging 'Oliver the Musical'

1 Steps Theatre, a division of Steps Off Broadway, is now staging its final production of the summer, "Oliver the Musical."

2 There are six remaining performances on Aug. 15, 16, 22, 23 in the evening, with matinee performances on Aug. 17, 24. All performances will be held at Steps' theater in Bellingham.

3 Oliver is a classic Dickens story about a boy who wanted more. Orphaned Oliver Twist goes from mistreatment in the London workhouses to falling in with a gang of pickpockets led by the roguish Fagin, the kindhearted Nancy, and the menacing Bill Skyes, before finally finding a home.

4 Lionel Bartís musical Broadway version won seven academy awards, including best picture, and will be brought to life on the Steps Theatre stage. This is a classic family show for all ages.

5 In this production, Steps Theatre is thrilled to have Kristopher Kyer back from Los Angeles as the guest director and also playing the role of Fagan. Kyer first came to Bellingham to take on the title role in "Wonka" and returned as Captain Hook in "Peter Pan." Kyer was most recently seen as Dick Van Dyke in the feature film "Saving Mr. Banks." He is joined by Bellinghamís own Keith Mottola as choreographer and more than 30 local performers.

6 Steps Off Broadway is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) company that offers professional training in dance and the performing arts, a full theatre company presenting musicals, plays and concert events, as well as award-winning dance and theatre programs for Students With Special Needs.

At† Glance WHAT: Oliver the Musical

WHEN: Aug. 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m.,†and Aug. 17, 24, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Steps Theater, 799 South Main St., Bellingham

COST: $18/ticket

TICKETS: www.stepsoffbroadway.com

MORE INFORMATION: 508-876-9797 between 3 and 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday.